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Obverse Description
Houdin's portrait of Washington, facing left, as imagined by John Flanagan. LIBERTY at the top periphery and the date centered at the bottom with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST left of Washington's neck. The mint mark appears to the right of the president's hair ribbon.
Reverse Description
Large eagle with wings fully extended, clutching a bundle of arrows with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery; QUARTER DOLLAR at the bottom. An olive leaf is positioned between the eagle and the denomination.
Catalog Information
GSID:
5734
Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1981
Reverse Designer:
John Flanagan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, QUARTER DOLLAR
Weight (gr):
5.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1823 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1981-P
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
601,716,000
Coinage Type:
Washington quarter
Coinage Years:
1965-1998
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
5910
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1981-P 25c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$235.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $195.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Five Cent Blank -- MS61 NGC. 5.0 grams....
$268
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Five Cent Planchet -- MS64 NGC. Ex: Manhattan Collection. 5.0 grams....
$293
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- 10% Off-Center & 16% Curved Clip -- MS65 CACG. ...
$159
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- MS62 NGC. (5g). NGC Census: (1/560). Mintage 601,716,000....
$252
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- MS67 NGC. 5.0 Grams....
$420
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/666). Mintage 601,716,000....
$216
1981-P 25C Washington Quarters -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/672 and 0/8+). NGC Census: (0/543...
$174
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Defective Cladding on Reverse -- MS63 NGC. (5.6 grams)....
$119
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter Dollar -- Struck on 5C Blank -- MS66 NGC. (5 grams)....
$312
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$384
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$121
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter--Capped Die,Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. With photo insert . ...
$632
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$604
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$150
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$16
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$178
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Five Cent Blank -- MS64 NGC. 5.3 grams....
$317
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- MS65 PCGS....
$336
1981-P 25C Washington Quarter -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$660
1981-P Washington Quarter. MS-67 (PCGS).
$144
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